11 killed, 27 missing in rain-triggered landslides in Nepal
Powerful landslides triggered by torrential rains hit central Nepal's Sindhupalchowk district on Friday, killing at least 11 people and lea
Kabul begins release of final 400 Taliban, talks to follow
Afghanistan has released the first 80 of a final 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for negotiations between the warring sides in Afghan
Vietnam health ministry to buy Russian Covid-19 vaccine: Reports
India court finds Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt
The court took action on its own authority against Prashant Bhushan for allegedly derogatory tweets.
UNESCO to protect Lebanon as 60 historic buildings are at risk collapse
The effects of the blast were felt all over the Lebanese capital but some of the worst damage was in the Gemmayzeh and Mar-Mikhael neighbourhoods a short distance from th
Pakistan court allows Sikh girl to go with her Muslim husband or any place of her choice
India had voiced its concern with Pakistan over the abduction and forced marriage of the Sikh girl.
Militia Leaders Son in Myanmars Kachin to Seek Reelection to State Parliament
Zahkung Ying Sau, the son of the leader of the NDAK Kachin militia, will seek reelection to his Kachin State parliament seat in a township
Myanmar Election Commissioner: No Groups Will Be Disenfranchised
UEC member U Myint Naing said plans are in place to ensure migrants, IDPs and returnees can vote on Nov. 8, but warned that urging others not to vote is against the law.
Myanmar to Relax COVID-19 Gatherings Rule
Myanmars Health Ministry said that gatherings of less than 30 people will be allowed starting on Sunday, an increase from the current limit
Three Activists Charged for Unlawful Assembly Over Karen Martyrs Day Event in..
Three activists face charges under a peaceful assembly law for holding an event on Karen Martyrs Day after authorities denied permission fo
Facebook amplifies anti-misinformation efforts ahead of 2020 US election
Facebook started adding labels to posts related to elections that will link to a new voter information hub, reading, Visit the Voting Information Center for election reso
Coronavirus: India is turning to faster tests to meet targets
With coronavirus cases rising sharply, India has turned to rapid testing kits. But how reliable are they?
Bhutan imposes 1st nationwide coronavirus lockdown
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has imposed its first nationwide lockdown due to a virus infection in a returning traveler who had been rel
Bhutan imposes first nationwide coronavirus lockdown
The governments statement said the lockdown would be enforced from five to 21 days to identify and isolate all positive cases, immediately breaking the chain of transmiss
Syrian President Bashar Assad suffers brief drop in blood pressure
Syria: President Assad suffers brief drop in blood pressure Damascus (Syria), Aug 13 (AP) Syrian President Bashar Assad interrupted a speech he was gi
Canadian PM Justin Trudeaus life story to be turned into comic book
The 24-page comic book, set to be released on September 16.
Joe Biden raises $26million in 24 hours after VP announcement
It also received contributions from more than 150,000 new donors.
Islamic State threat in west Syria growing, says U.S. commander
Elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence, the top U.S. commander
UK slashes official coronavirus death toll by more than 5,000
It still has Europes highest death toll.
Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor
Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference and a living.
Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown?
Some hope the pandemic will prove a lasting leveller for gender relations in the domestic setting.
U.S. budget deficit climbs to record $ 2.81 trillion
The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said on
Belarus police crack down on protesters
Belarus said on Wednesday that police had fired live rounds at protesters in the city of Brest and arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide, intensi
Azar sceptical about Russia vaccine
Washingtons health chief on Wednesday expressed scepticism about Russias claim of developing the worlds first safe COVID-19 vaccine, pointing to th
Ex-Generals Still in as Myanmars Former Ruling Party Reveals Candidates for U..
In the former ruling and military proxy USDPs candidate list, ministers from the previous government and ex-generals account for nearly 30
Myanmar Police Detain Three for Holding 70th Karen Martyrs Day Event in Yango..
Three activists were detained by police for holding a Karen Martyrs Day event in Yangon without permission.
The Mauritius Disaster: Overlooked Dimensions of Maritime Security
For small states, oil spills are national security threats yet few governments are prepared to deal with them.
Sri Lanka's new cabinet sworn in
Myanmar Authorities Say Election Boycott Campaign May Face Legal Action
The Union Election Commission says any attempt to get voters to boycott the general election is a violation of election law that carries po
Myanmars Ruling Party to Contest All Seats in Conflict-Torn Rakhine State in ..
The NLD said it would field candidates in all constituencies in Rakhine State in the upcoming election, after initially saying it would not
Myanmar Human Rights Body: Killings at Mandalay Youth Center Tied to Rule Bre..
The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission found the killing of two teenagers at Mandalay Youth Center was linked to poor compliance with
Germany claims Russian COVID-19 vaccine not sufficiently tested
Russia calls allegations groundless, says clinical trials would be published after assessment by experts.
Kamala Harris, supporter of Green Card reform, is now on the U.S. presidential ticket
Ms Harris, 55, is the first woman of Indian descent and black woman to be on presidential ticket of a major political party in U.S.
Rakhine Man Dies in Myanmar Military Custody, Critics Suspect Execution
The military detained a man in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State last Friday evening and on Monday gave his body over to local police without an expla
Coronavirus gives Sri Lanka's threatened elephants a reprieve
A record 405 elephants were killed by humans in the country last year, up from about 360 in 2018. A total of 121 people were killed by elep
U.K. economy officially in recession after 20.4% Q2 slump
The slump recorded by the Office for National Statistics follows a 2.2% quarterly contraction in the first three months of the year.
Ex-WHO Chief Says US Counterproductive on Virus, World Order
Former WHO chief Gro Harlem Brundtland has accused the US of being counterproductive during the COVID-19 pandemic and leading an assault on
US Health Chief Slams China, Praises Taiwan During Historic Visit
US Health Secretary Alex Azar, the highest-ranking US official to visit Taiwan since 1979, criticized Chinas bullying of the island during
Hong Kong Activist, Media Mogul Released After Arrests
Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow and publisher Jimmy Lai were released one day after their arrests under the regions new security la
Deadly Bangalore clashes over 'offensive' Facebook post on Prophet Muhammad
Police in the southern city of Bangalore opened fire on protesters angered by the Facebook post.
Surprised that Biden picked Kamala Harris as runnning mate, says Trump
She is the first person of color to be selected on a vice presidential candidate and also only the fourth women and first ever African American and Indian American to be
Taliban agrees to begin talks within a week
It will follow the release of prisoners
Joe Biden has surrendered to radical mob by naming Kamala Harris as running mate: Trump campaign
By naming Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his Vice-President running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has surrendered to the rad
Democrat Joe Biden chooses U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as running mate
Kamala Harris joins Joe Biden in the 2020 race at a moment of unprecedented national crisis
China extends Hong Kong councils term
Decision comes after the elections were postponed; pro-democracy lawmakers want polls in Sept.
Indian, Afghan officials discuss Loya Jirga, talks with Taliban
Focus on Loya Jirgas decision to release 400 convicted Taliban and intra-Afghan talks.
Organizers Vow to Hold 70th Karen Martyrs Day Event Despite Myanmar Police Wa..
Karen activists are proceeding with plans to hold a Karen Martyrs Day commemoration in Yangon on Wednesday; police say the event is banned